Unlock the Power of Nutrition: Discover the Ultimate Diet Encyclopedia

Did you know that approximately 45 million Americans embark on a diet every year? According to an article in The Washington Post, navigating the complexities of nutritional information and diet plans can be a significant challenge. That’s where the third edition of The Gale Encyclopedia of Diets comes in – a comprehensive resource that provides easy access to detailed information on 318 topics covering diet and nutrition.

What Sets This Encyclopedia Apart?

This authoritative guide features content written by subject matter experts in collaboration with an advisory board comprised of esteemed nutrition scholars and scientists. With 320 total entries, including new and updated content, you’ll gain valuable insights into:

• Special and popular diets
• Dietary treatments
• Nutrition basics
• Health-related concerns

Each diet entry delves into the development and history of a diet, its basic principles, key figures that influenced its practice, established benefits, risks, and precautions, as well as relevant research. You’ll find information tailored to all age groups, from infants to the elderly.

Explore the Features of This Comprehensive Resource

• Nearly 300 full-color photos, illustrations, graphs, and maps to aid visual understanding
• An appendix of nutrition and health organizations for further exploration
• A glossary of terms compiled from entry-specific Key Terms lists
• A general index to access places, subjects, titles, and proper names mentioned within the text

New articles in this edition cover topics such as:

• Coconut oil
• Fertility diet
• Food insecurity
• Gut microbiota
• Plant-based eating
• Whole30

With its extensive coverage and user-friendly format, The Gale Encyclopedia of Diets is an indispensable resource for anyone seeking to make informed decisions about their health and well-being.

Publication Details:

ISBN: 9781410388308 (eBook), 9781410388278 (print)

2 volumes, approximately 1500 pages

Original Copyright 2018